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Wet weather be damned.

Don't cancel your backpacking trips due to wet weather; just zip into the Outdoor Research Women's Stretch Ozonic Jacket and trek on. Its Dry.Q Active membrane offers waterproof protection in a superlight and highly breathable package for aerobic endeavors. Underarm zippers give ventilated airflow if you work up a sweat, and the adjustable hood and cuffs stay in place against the strongest winds.

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Best Shell I've Owned

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Medium

I used it majority for hiking and needing a light jacket when the weather was slightly windy and rainy. mostly through the fall season and the first couple weeks of winter with a thermal underneath. There jacket didn't have any real dramatic wear and tear just became more flexible! Awesome and held up over the last 3 years!!! I didn't write a review when I originally purchased but I can say that I still have it and use it regularly today in 2016. Great buy reasonably priced and long lasting. Would totally recommend for anyone!

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Wonderful material. Wonderful jacket.

Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit: Runs large

Do you know what I love about this jacket? It doesn't give you the sweaty elbow-pit. We've all been there; a non-breathable, noisy fabric. This jacket does not have those downsides! The material is breathable but keeps you dry, and I was particularly pleased with the elasticity of the material. It makes it not only more fitted, but it moves with you more comfortably than other, similar jackets. I wore this on the coast of Oregon and it kept me dry and comfortable on our wet hikes to waterfalls.

I'm usually on the borderline of a small and medium in jackets like these. I got a medium, and it was a little baggy on the arms and torso. I would have been more comfortable in a small.

Keep up with your gear.

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Perfect

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: medium

I've been wanted this jacket for a long time, and it definitely lived up to my expectations! You'll never believe this is waterproof because it's so soft, flexible, quiet and pretty. But, it is! It's handled heavy downpours and riding fast in the rain, with zero issues.

This will work well for running, in pretty cold temps. If it's a really humid climate, go with something lighter and less water proof. This will also be perfect to backpacking and hiking, obviously. It packs down very small! Now I just need to save up for the Ozonic Rain pants...

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magic

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: Medium

When I first got this jacket I was skeptical of it's ability to keep me dry. I had the North Face Venture but found it didn't hold up in heavy, consistent rain and thought I'd try out this one after reading Emily's review. I haven't been in a lot of rainstorms in this jacket, but I have taken a nap in the snow on it and stayed 100% dry. It's soft and breathable. I've taken it touring a couple times and the arm pit zips are prime. The hood fits over my climbing helmet. The fabric is incredibly waterproof, you can see water molecules bead up and role right off! The medium is a bit big on me, but is nice when I go touring and wear a puffy under it for warmth. It packs up incredibly small and light! Can't wait to use it on summer backpacking trips.

SuperRunner!

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Quiet Protection.

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: small

If you are an active junkie, who doesnt like to sweat, doesnt stay in despite the weather, but also doesnt like to look like the sound of a trash bag, and needs protection from the rain, look no further! This is a streamline, beautiful, breathable jacket. I was able to run in extreme comfort while it was raining! This jacket breathes like a dream, and is so soft ans silent! I love it! People were amazed as water just rolled off of me as i sped past them. The features are simple, two zippered hand pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a billed hood, making this a straight to the point jacket. I intend to use this as a running/ around town rain jacket. The fabric is light weight, and is tempting to want to bring backpacking, but because of it's softness, i fear snags, and wearing through the material with my backpack.

This jacket is breathable, but it also will make cold temps more cold. The fabric chills against the skin, so i would recommend a good thermal if you intend to be out in cold temps. The cool temps, like down to 40, it should be just fine! It fits just roomy enough to allow for a fleece, or hoodie underneath the jacket. I wear a small in mostly everything, i ordered a small and am very pleased with it!